The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-15
JACKsONuANs sERRNADH.
h Young Democratic Club Phys Its
So Respects.

The hundreds Of members Of the ener-
getic and enthusiastic young Jacksonian
Democratic club formed in line at their
courthouse headquarters, at 10 o'clock
last night, and marched behind the
Evansville brass band 10 the Shelby
street entrance of the . Gayoso
hotel. Mr.. Frayser T. Edmondson,
president of the club, assembled to the bal
cony, where were assembled the President
and party. After the band had performed
II stirring and patriotic melody, Mr.. Ed
mondson suddenly confronted his ex-
c~ellcncy and made the following speech:
Mr.. EDMoSDsos's SPEECH.
"Fellow Citizens and Fellow Jackson
ians-We meet tonight irrespective of
party, race or color, to honor the President
ofthe United States. tApplause.]
"Ilonorcd Sir-In grateful remembrance
of nearly three years well and faithfully
spent in the service Of the people
we extend to you and TO her,
Fapplauscl who 10 nobly demonstrates
the fealty Of woman "a man, a hearty and
a cordial welcome To our lear old Dixie
[Grcat applause. Dixie. the land OF the
fair, the home OF the free and the brave,
rejoicing in the presence OF the chief OK.
ecutiye of the nation, unfurls her banners
inscribing upon their folds, the Union,
indivisiblc and forever. tApplause. 1t
may be well and truthfully said that
liberty, that priceless treasure of our coun-
try's citizenship, purchased by the blood
OF the revolution, is sometimes forgotten
in the rush for wealth and power; hence
such an occasion as this il not only MEM
orable, in that it honors the distinguished
guests OF the city Of Memphis, but that it
also reyivcs the memory Of u Bun
kcr Hill and u Valley Forge, and
wrcaihes anew, with garlands Of love and
gratitude, the recollection Of the feryid clio.
quence OF u Patrick Henry, the patriotism
OF n Washington and the giant intellect II
u jefferson. tApplaliSc. Mr.. President,
II is now my pleasure TO prrsen;to you the
Jacksonian club 81 shelby county Tap
plauscl who are assembled Ia stamp their
approval upon that administration that
represents the lilcrties Of the PEOPLE"
Tit expression moved the President
pcrccpiibly, who, after a moments silence,
made the following Response;
PRESIDENTS
"Mr. chairmcn arl gentlemen: Tho
character Il my trip and yisit il
such that ! nm especially pleased with the
expression ui your Chairman ttLtt the dem
onstation Of tonight is without reference
To party, creed, nationality, or
color. lApplauS'. We have al.
ready received sufiicien; evidences
from the people of Memphis
since orr shnrt stay here tn satisfy ns that
We are welcome, and that the same hearth.
ness and good feeling aud the same cor
dial greeting which has just met u at ~.
cry point since W. left home, IL ready for
US here. tApplausc.l You will certainly
not expect Of me ut this hour
and on this occasion any EXTENDED ro-,
marks. and ! only desire to shy Ia YOU
that | accept this complimentary .crcnade
M q further illustration Of the hartinoSs
and good feeling Of the people OF Mem.
phis. and [applausel merely desire
with my earnest thanks, 10 bid you good
night" Applausel The band then played
Dixie"